Maintenance & Setup

Let’s sort by what’s actually falling on you. Light drizzle and you need an hour of power? Manageable with real

Which version of this are you living? The generator trips or bogs the instant the fridge kicks on, even though

Here’s what’s actually happening inside that tank while the generator sits: gasoline is an unstable blend that starts oxidizing the

How long can you run a generator continuously? The tank limits most portables to 8-12 hours per fill – here’s safe refueling, oil checks, and long-run tips.

What size extension cord for a generator? Pick the gauge by length and load — 12, 10, or 8 gauge — with a chart, plus why an undersized cord burns out tools.

Should you clean or replace a generator air filter? Wash and re-oil foam, replace paper when it’s clogged or torn — plus how a dirty filter bogs the engine.

Generator oil change made simple: the right weight for your temperature, how much (about 0.6 qt), the step-by-step, and how often to change it.

How far should a generator be from the house? At least 20 feet, exhaust pointed away — plus the carbon monoxide mistakes that kill and how to avoid them.

How to store a generator the right way: run it dry or stabilize the fuel, change the oil, and skip the stale-gas no-start that strands most owners.